Head of O&G Projects - H/F

AGL Group; Puteaux; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is seeking a Head of O&G Projects based in Europe, France, Puteaux, to drive logistics solutions for Oil & Gas campaigns from studies to demobilisation. The role requires leading a multi‑discipline team, coordinating with country and port teams, and travelling to Africa as needed.

Based in Puteaux, you will collaborate with the Energy & Project Solutions Director and cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery while meeting safety, quality and

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Oil & Gas project logistics across exploration, development and production phases.
• Experience leading international project teams and managing resources across several projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of offshore logistics, SURF, drilling and subsea campaigns is valuable.
• Familiarity with SOPs, TMPs, ERPs and complex logistics processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the O&G projects team; allocate resources and priorities.
• Map opportunities by basin, block, operator and project phase; assess timing and potential.
• Lead O&G tenders with Bid Development; prepare technical proposals and clarifications.
• Translate client requirements into supply base and logistics solutions with country teams.
• Define BOQ and CAPEX requirements and develop business plans.
• Identify, qualify and manage subcontractors for manpower, equipment rental and logistics services.
• Prepare mobilisation plans and schedules; secure equipment and personnel lead times.
• Manage project execution in line with contracts, budgets and milestones.
• Monitor performance, costs and risks; mitigate issues and disputes.
• Coordinate country and project teams; ensure contractual requirements are understood.
• Lead client and supplier meetings; document decisions and actions.
• Prepare reporting and documentation (SOPs, TMPs, ERPs).
• Develop relationships with operators and contractors to support biz development.

Skills

Oil & Gas logistics

International project leadership

Lifting & handling operations

QHSE management

Commercial & financial project mgmt

Tools

ERPs

Job description

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company.
Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor‑made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way.
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.
Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project?
Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!

Job Title

INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
Head of O&G Projects - H/F

Contract Type

PERMANENT

Job Location

Europe, France,PUTEAUX

Working Hours

Full time

Mission Description

Within AGL's Energy & Project Solutions Department, the Head of O&G Projects leads the development and delivery of logistics solutions for Oil & Gas projects.
From early studies and tendering through mobilisation, execution and demobilisation. The scope includes exploration drilling, SURF and subsea campaigns, field development, offshore supply bases, OOG and heavy-lift operations.
Based in Puteaux, with travel to Africa depending on project requirements. The role reports to the Energy & Project Solutions Director and works closely with the O&G Director, Bid Development, Finance, Business Plan, and AGL country and port teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the O&G projects team, allocate resources, set priorities and support capability development.
• Map O&G opportunities by basin, block, operator and project phase; assess drilling and SURF campaign timing, demand and commercial potential; prepare go/no-go recommendations.
• Lead O&G tenders with Bid Development, including technical proposals, compliance matrices, implementation plans and client clarifications.
• Translate client requirements into supply base and logistics solutions with country and port teams, covering storage, O&G-rated lifting, pipe yards, wash bays, DNV CCUs, bunkering, dry bulk, waste/NORM, customs and personnel logistics.
• Define BOQ and CAPEX requirements and develop business plans with Finance, including pricing, occupancy, sensitivity scenarios and residual asset value.
• Identify, qualify and manage subcontractors and partners for manpower, equipment rental, welding/sea-fastening, husbandry and crew change services.
• Prepare mobilisation plans and schedules aligned with campaign start dates, securing equipment and personnel lead times.
• Manage project implementation and execution in line with contractual commitments, client expectations, budgets, milestones and project standards.
• Monitor performance, deliverables, costs and contractual obligations; identify and mitigate operational, financial and contractual risks.
• Coordinate country and project teams, ensuring contractual requirements and project challenges are understood and addressed.
• Lead client, supplier and internal project meetings and ensure decisions and information are documented and communicated.
• Coordinate project reporting and customer documentation, including SOPs, TMPs and ERPs.
• Manage non-conformities, corrective actions, risk-mitigation plans and dispute resolution.
• Develop relationships with O&G operators, drilling contractors, EPCs and subsea contractors to support business development.

Profile

You bring strong expertise in Oil & Gas project logistics, with a solid understanding of logistics requirements across the exploration, development and production phases, including drilling, SURF, subsea and production support activities.

Your expertise covers:

• Offshore supply base operations, from design and sizing to implementation, including pipe yards, DNV CCUs, bunkering and waste management
• Port and marine operations, international freight forwarding and complex logistics flows
• Lifting and handling operations, including OOG and heavy-lift activities
• Customs processes, including exemptions, temporary admission and import/export regimes
• QHSE & CSR requirements in demanding Oil & Gas environments
• Commercial and financial project management, including tenders, contracts, BOQs, CAPEX and business plans
• You have demonstrated experience leading international project teams, managing resources across several projects simultaneously and developing team capabilities.
• You bring at least 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas logistics, ideally within supply base operations, offshore drilling or subsea campaigns, and have worked with operators, drilling contractors, EPCs and/or subsea contractors.
• You are comfortable working in complex, multicultural environments, combining operational expertise, project leadership and a strong client-oriented mindset.

Fluent French and professional English is required. A genuine interest in working across Africa will be a strong advantage.